How far is Cleveland, OH from Harlem, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Harlem, OH is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Harlem.
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Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Superior Avenue
96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roadway
153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street
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Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West
109 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
98.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Sunbury, Mount Gilead
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 61
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61
83 m · 5 sec · State Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Columbus Street
2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Morning Street
126 m · 5 sec · Morning Street
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Continue on Granville Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Granville Street
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Turn right onto State Road 605
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Road 605
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Turn right onto Center Village Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Center Village Road
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Turn left onto Miller-Paul Road
1 mi · 2 min · Miller-Paul Road
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Turn right onto Gorsuch Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Gorsuch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gorsuch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Harlem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
98.9 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Harlem?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Cleveland and 64.5 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 110.67 mi (178.11 km).
#1 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlem
City in United States of America
| Population | 4,903 |
| Coordinates | 40.1517300, -82.8393400 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harlem (-82.83934, 40.15173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.30 | $38.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.79 | $43.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.58 | $39.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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